NBA Trade Rumors: 5 players who desperately need to change teams to revive their careers

In the ongoing NBA off-season, teams are looking to improve their rosters ahead of the start of the new season. In this regard, there have been NBA trade rumors galore about star players who could move away from their respective franchises. On that note, let us take a look at five players who need an NBA trade to revive their careers.

NBA Trade Rumors: Five players who need to change teams this off-season

#1 Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat - Game Three

Giannis Antetokounmpo is widely regarded as one of the best players in the NBA. The 'Greek Freak' has won the NBA MVP award twice, doing so in consecutive seasons. However, the forward has flattered to deceive on the biggest stage as he is yet to reach the NBA Finals.

The Milwaukee Bucks have suffered back-to-back losses in the Eastern Conference playoffs, losing to eventual champions Toronto Raptors in 2019 and then to Miami Heat this year.

i don't want giannis antetokounmpo on the mavericks.there. i said it. here's the argument against it: https://t.co/KysW2Ch0J4

— tim cato (@tim_cato) October 19, 2020

This off-season might just be the right time for Giannis Antetokounmpo to push for a move away from the Bucks, with NBA trade rumors in this regard linking the player with Eastern Conference teams Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks.

The Heat, who reached the NBA finals last season, might provide Giannis Antetokounmpo an opportunity to reach his first finals.

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#2 Russell Westbrook

Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers - Game Five

Russell Westbrook, a former MVP award winner, is arguably the most explosive point guard of all time and a walking triple-double. However, the former OKC Thunder star didn't have a great year with the Houston Rockets. In fact, his poor form was cited as one of the key reasons for the Rockets' loss against the LA Lakers in the playoffs.

No. Of course, the Knicks should NOT trade for Russell Westbrook.They shouldn't even consider it. https://t.co/50ZJ0afaAA

— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) October 17, 2020

Hence, an NBA trade might be on the cards for Westbrook, who performs best as the number 1 option on a team. Westbrook has been a part of multiple NBA trade rumors since the departure of the Rockets' head coach Mike D'Antoni. In this regard, a move to the New York Knicks could be a very attractive proposition for the mercurial guard.

#3 Paul George

Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets - Game Six

In a move that grabbed headlines, Paul George joined hands with 2-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard to force an NBA trade to the LA Clippers from the OKC Thunder.

However, the move didn't work out as the Clippers fans and George would have expected to as the team crashed out of the Western Conference Finals after taking a 3-1 lead against the Denver Nuggets.

George has since received considerable criticism and backlash for joining the LA Clippers, which means that a change of scenery could work wonders for the prolific swingman.

With a coaching change that has already taken place in LA, it won't be a surprise if Paul George is a part of NBA trade rumors in the next few days.

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#4 Victor Oladipo

Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat - Game Four

Victor Oladipo's talent is widely renowned as he is a former Most Improved Player award winner and also made the All-NBA third team in the 2017-18 season. However, there are doubts about whether he could rediscover that form as a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee has kept him out of action for large swathes since 2019.

Might Bucks have Pacers guard Victor Oladipo on radar? https://t.co/D34iXhF5dz

— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) October 21, 2020

As per multiple NBA trade rumors, Oladipo could seek a move out of the Indiana Pacers. In this regard, a move to a contender like the Miami Heat or the Milwaukee Bucks could help him revive his career.

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#5 Kevin Love

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons

A championship winner, Kevin Love has the ability to improve any championship contender in the league.

Love, who is a brilliant rebounder, has an exemplary outside shot, which makes him a very unique player for his skillset. With the league evolving towards positionless basketball, Love's ability to play the stretch 4 position is an invaluable attribute.

What Jimmy is doing right now is just really damn impressive...has himself and the HEAT believing

— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) October 5, 2020

Already a part of a bevy of NBA trade rumors, Kevin Love could look to join a team who is a contender for the championship. However, it might be difficult for him to move from the Cleveland Cavaliers, considering his hefty salary demands.